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12-- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1978 Durham Federation of Agriculture Scugog Island | Will send representatives to OFA conference Don Welsh, president of the Durham Region Federa- tion of Agriculture, an- nounced last week that the local Federation would be sending representatives to an O.F.A. (Ontario Federa- tion of Agriculture) confer- Pattersons of Port 197 Queen St. - 985-8332 METAL PENCIL SHARPENER COLLECTION MADE IN SPAIN. ANTIQUE CANNON ence dealing with problems currently facing agriculture to be held in Ottawa on Feb. 22. This meeting is during the first evening of the National Food Strategy Conference" being held. in Ottawa. 0.F.A. is concerned that the National Food Strategy Conference will ignore farmers' interests. Of the delegates attending the Food Strategy Conference, only 10 to 15 percent will represent farm interests and the remainder will be represented by processors and consumers. Represent- atives of marketing boards were not invited. ment at the recent annual meeting of the Ontario Milk Marketing Board, that he fears the food conference, "will degenerate fhto an- other witch hunt against marketing boards". 0.F.A's conference will be discussing matters that they will be placing before the Government of Canada requesting positive govern- ment action to be imple- mented immediately so that the farming industry will" regain its past health and vigour and assist in the recovery of the Canadian A\ 1978 Desk Calendars 1978 Business Journals 1978 Business Diaries OFF || I STAR 191 Queen Street - Port Perry, Ont. 985-8123 Stationery & Office Surrly A Division of Port Perry Star Co. Ltd. Canada . indicates that realized net farm-income in real terms declined 20 per- cent in 1976 and 18 percent in 1977 and they are project- ing a decline of 11 percent in 1978. Statistics recently released by the Bankers' Association shows that: in Ontario, farm bank debt has increased by 25 percent dur- ing the past year. 2. Farm product markets must be extended both at home and abroad. The Fed- eral Government must enter in GATT negotiations with a firm purpose to est- ablish equitable tariffs in 'relation to those existing in other countries so that home and abroad. 3. The Federatl Govern- ment must unequivocally proclaim its permanent support for the right of farmers to market their products collectively. The Federation is concerned that some Ministers are expounding the party line of so-called, 'consumer advo- cates' with reference to the removal of marketing board powers in the areas of supply management and pricing.' 4. O.F.A. strongly objects proposal for a corn market- ing plan. Mr. Al Kormas will be the speaker and the president indicates that all producers are invited to attend. Burketon by Stanley Taylor Mr. T. Holroyd, Bowman- ville, called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holroyd and family recently. Mrs. A. Scott remaining in hospital. We trust she will soon be well again. . : Rev. Walter Crawford is a patient in Oshawa hospital the result of an accident. We trust he will soon be well again. . Folks in the area are sorry to hear Mr. Wilbur Toms, Purple Hill Road, entered hospital last week. : Many old time residents of the area are sorry to know the large brick house on the former White proper- ty, lot 18, Cartwright, Shir- ley Road East, was com- pletely destroyed by fire Monday last week. The new owner of the property is Mr. Decker. - "of $3.00 to Mrs. the markets - Mrs. Earl Reader Please note that all 1978 subscribers to the 'United Church Observer' may now pay their subscription rate Bonnie Gerrow. You will notice last year's price was $2.50. However, the present in- dividual price at present is $5.00, So you see it is cheaper by: joining the "every family'" plan. Those who received the free sub- scription in 1977 have learn- ed to enjoy its contents and realize it is a very diver- sified magazine. For those who cannot attend Church, it is an interesting way to keep up with studies and opinions. If there is anyone who would still like to sub- scribe, please notify Mrs. The "Head" U.C.W. will meet on Wed. evening March 1 at the home of Mrs. Bonnie -Gerrow. We hope all the groups will have been able to do their visiting before that date. Now for the boy's organi- zations and their activities. First you are reminded of the Parent and Son Banquet this Sat. night at 6 p.m. at- the Community Hall. The eight scouts have started a St.John's Ambu- lance course. Instruction is given 1 hour each night for eight weeks by Mrs. Gail Vizely, R.N. At the end of applied to all of us regard- less of age. This wads followed by a story of a Christian in New Guinea who found the natives and eventually himself faced with fear and uncertainty. ~~ But he gained the necessary reassurance and strength when he remembered words from the Bible. This study was expanded and applied for the adults when we remembered Jesus' words and the. power of words when used by great people or in our own everyday life. Thro' words at unguarded times, we reveal what is within us. There is an advantage in being a correspondent, as I can silently express apprec- iation to my thoughtful Mr. Welsh said he agrees Canadian producers will : leton - before : DROP IN TOSEE OUR with Peter Hannam's have an equal opportunity Nard Appleton os i i 0 Jus (O.F.A. President) state- at both their market at I g y sp tions in the last week. There will be an Official Board meeting at Manchest- er Church on Tuesday, February 28 at 8 p.m. Elders, Stewards and heads of organizations please try to be present. 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Box 550 UXBRIDGE, Ont. - . "7 , economy. - Some of these to recent, open pronounce- : : ; assorted kinds with 1 anki eke Si vec BE ments by Ministers of the ark ional tho boys obtain {erocious dogs ete. Our A lay a ' P i Ta most basic need of Federal Government that their First Aid badge. ultimate goal is $1,000 and 1 e farm community is an the food policy of this nation - it along with the profits from (| VEvsPRNe ITEMS ARE ARRIVING BVERY WEES improvement in the net is to be cheap food at any ie us Soave Be the dance we are optimistic farm income. Statistics price. The Federal Govern- learn. Accordingly seven- about achieving our aim. ment must declare that the teen members with their Anyone who. was not ap- policy of their government goo oo ders will go to the -proached can contact the regarding food is that the py. Anthony farm tonight School and we can help you ; food producers must receive ," Lotch and study the forward your donation. | equitable returns for their milking procedures. Last Put Your Heart Into It. investment and labour, SO week they had a treat when Support the Canadian Heart 3 that they can continue to be Paul Chilo played his Fund. a significant financial con- guitar for them and demon- tributor to the economic strated the methods of A Vlander 32 tict f health of the Canadian papgling the instrument. children to play Sg Co CL On Sunday, there was the' handy household The Prime Minister of largest attendance of the pe SL Canada, Pierre Trudeau, inter at Church. I guess properly. Check the way has been invited to attend everyone is getting used to you use your blender, never the O.F.A. meeting, the crisp winter mornings. force food down into it. or Durham Region Federa- yyyjo talking to the children try to free clogged blades tion will be holding a meet- Rey Linstead asked them if without turning off the mot- ing in the Ministry of Agri- they had ever been afraid or, and never allow children culture and Food office in 5,4 of course, this emotion to play with it Uxbridge on: February 28, : 1978 to discuss O.F.A's 3